Dropping Off and Picking Up
When dropping off and picking up your children, please remember that if you need to quickly run into the building to please park in a place that does not block others from dropping off. This would include the circle drive. The Trailblazer bus uses the circle drive to do their drop-offs and pick-ups, and they need it to be free of vehicles in order to pass safely. Preschool parents please wait in front of the building rather than the circle when picking up as we do have a Trailblazer bus that comes at that time.
No Bus Starting Next Week
Reminder, starting next week, Monday, November 23, the public school busses WILL NOT be running their routes. This will continue through Christmas for sure, and possibly in to January. If you find yourself struggling to figure out how to get your child/ren to school, please reach out to Mrs. Van Houten so that she can help come up with a possible solution.
Picture Retakes
Picture Retakes are this coming Tuesday, November 24. If you want to give it another try or just missed out on the first picture date, here is your second chance! Pictures will be taken from 10:00-11:30 in the gym. Please use this link for ordering information. http://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/pictureDayId/EVT8PZRGV
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thank you, everyone, for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet with Trinity’s teachers. It was great to see and chat with everyone and to celebrate all of our student’s growth.
School Closings for Weather
Since the public school district is going to a distance learning format, we will not be able to follow their lead when snowstorms hit. If we should decide to have a delayed start, early dismissal, or call off school for a full day due to weather, a teacher will reach out to each family to communicate any changes to our school day.
Children’s Christmas Service
At this time, we are planning to have the annual Children’s Christmas Service on Sunday, December 20, at 4 p.m. The final rehearsal for this service will be Saturday, December 19, from 9-10:30 a.m. For more details, please check your child’s backpack for a note that went home. Please note that we would like to know which families plan to participate in this service for planning purposes; so, please return the second page by Tuesday, November 24.
Children’s Christmas Service pre-service music
As in the past, we would like students to provide the pre-service music that day. If your child has played an instrument for at least a year, or the music teacher thinks he or she is ready to play a piece for that service, please send an e-mail to Maria Reese at mreese@trinitybelleplaine.org. Include the child’s name, name of the song, and the instrument the student will be playing. Thank you.
Evergreen Pick-Up Location Change
Don’t forget to come to pick up your Evergreen orders TODAY, Friday, November 20, from 3:15-6:00 p.m. Orders can be picked up in the church’s Narthex.
Basketball Game Cancelled
Tonight’s (11/20/20) basketball game against Berea has been canceled due to the visiting team not have enough players to field a team.
Basketball Takes a Vacation
According to Gov. Walz’s most recent executive order, all youth sports are suspended for four weeks starting Friday, November 20 at 12:59 p.m. During this time, there will not be any games or practices.
Read to Achieve
The Read to Achieve program is starting to wind down. If your child/ren are participating in this program, please return their log sheets to the school by Friday, December 4. Don’t forget to sign the sheet!
Cold and Flu Season
Many of you may be wondering what to do when your child develops new symptoms that most likely is related to a typical cold but are also possible symptoms related to COVID-19. According to the most current guidelines, if your child has one of the following symptoms, then they need to remain home for at least 10 days unless a health care provider clears your child to return to school:
- a fever of 100.4 or greater
- new or worsening cough
- difficulty breathing
- a new loss of taste and smell
Additionally, all siblings must also remain home for 10 days or until a health care provider gives the ok. For more information or questions on whether you should send your child to school, please contact Susan Van Houten or your child’s classroom teacher.
COVID Testing
Do you know someone who is looking for fast results for a COVID test? I have heard that people going through the Mayo clinic here in Belle Plaine have been getting their results in 24-48 hours. It would appear that right now that the Ridgeview clinic is taking longer to process their tests.
Daily at-home Health Check
Please continue to check your child’s temperature before leaving for school to verify they do not have a fever of 100.4 degrees or more. (Do not medicate your child and send them.)
Also, please perform a visual check on your child for the following conditions:
- Flushed Cheeks
- Rapid Breathing/Difficulty Breathing
- Fatigue
- Extreme Fussiness
- Runny Nose
- Excessive Cough
- Sneezing
- Rash
Please note that students will be admitted into school if these symptoms are connected to a pre-existing condition or diagnosis not related to COVID (e.g., norovirus, strep throat) and are deemed safe by a health care provider.
Trinity Care
Please continue to register your child/ren for Trinity Care up to 2 weeks in advance. Additional directions are given in the Google spreadsheet.
Important Dates For Your Calendar
Friday, November 20 Poinsettia/Christmas Greens Pick up @ 3:15-6:00 in the Narthex
Tuesday, November 24 Picture Retake Day
Children’s Christmas Service form due back
November 25-27 No School-Thanksgiving Break
Friday, December 4 Read to Achieve due back to school
Saturday, December 19 Children’s Christmas Rehearsal 9-10:30 a.m.
Sunday, December 20 Children’s Christmas Service @ 4 p.m.
December 23-January 3 No School- Christmas Break
Monday, January 4 School Resumes